BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
L8 TTYMOT history
L8 TTY is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 86,844 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 86,844 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,656 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 TTY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 TTY was last recorded at 86,844 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 86,824 miles · 8 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 3,656 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,844 miles
- 2025 – 85,212 miles
- 2024 – 83,573 miles
- 2023 – 79,327 miles
- 2022 – 77,174 miles
- 2021 – 72,087 miles
- 2019 – 72,019 miles
- 2018 – 68,319 miles
- 2017 – 58,567 miles
- 2016 – 47,573 miles
- 2015 – 41,822 miles
- 2014 – 38,853 miles
- 2013 – 35,572 miles
- 2012 – 31,955 miles
- 2011 – 27,857 miles
- 2010 – 24,447 miles
- 2009 – 20,755 miles
- 2008 – 14,916 miles
- 2007 – 14,536 miles
- 2006 – 14,249 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,844 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,844 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 86,844 miles
- Test number
- 418439571970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,824 miles (+1,612)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,824 miles
- Test number
- 132659183879
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed major coolant leak from radiator (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass85,212 miles (+123)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 85,212 miles
- Test number
- 606370867474
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail85,089 miles (+1,516)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,089 miles
- Test number
- 786256005511
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,573 miles (+11)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 83,573 miles
- Test number
- 545320067419
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail83,562 miles (+4,235)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,562 miles
- Test number
- 200311331266
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,327 miles (+40)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 79,327 miles
- Test number
- 561451527657
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail79,287 miles (+2,113)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,287 miles
- Test number
- 716465181607
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass77,174 miles (+5,087)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 77,174 miles
- Test number
- 707905652544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,087 miles (+68)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 72,087 miles
- Test number
- 624538773551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,019 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 72,019 miles
- Test number
- 484677192857
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Silencer heavily corroded
Fail72,019 miles (+3,700)1 dangerous13 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,019 miles
- Test number
- 985839688088
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Silencer heavily corroded
Pass68,319 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 68,319 miles
- Test number
- 940179040079
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted, not allowing full inspection.
Fail68,319 miles (+9,752)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,319 miles
- Test number
- 926459236563
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted, not allowing full inspection.
Pass58,567 miles (+10,994)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 58,567 miles
- Test number
- 129852806535
- AdvisoryWear on brake discs
Pass47,573 miles (+117)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 47,573 miles
- Test number
- 733414297781
- Advisory2x front coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail47,456 miles (+5,634)9 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,456 miles
- Test number
- 295113010297
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory2x front coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass41,822 miles (+2,969)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 41,822 miles
- Test number
- 280668391520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,853 miles (+3,281)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 38,853 miles
- Test number
- 309047584264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,572 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 35,572 miles
- Test number
- 188113363224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,572 miles (+3,617)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,572 miles
- Test number
- 875443863280
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass31,955 miles (+4,098)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 31,955 miles
- Test number
- 619018962299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,857 miles (+3,410)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 27,857 miles
- Test number
- 375640051243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,447 miles (+3,692)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 24,447 miles
- Test number
- 300906160225
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,755 miles (+5,839)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 20,755 miles
- Test number
- 561161159292
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass14,916 miles (+380)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 14,916 miles
- Test number
- 710594598150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,536 miles (+287)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 14,536 miles
- Test number
- 124522047287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 14,249 miles
- Test number
- 590573226243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 TTY
- Does L8 TTY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TTY is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 TTY?
- The MOT on L8 TTY is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 TTY done?
- L8 TTY was recorded at 86,844 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 3,656 miles a year.
- Has L8 TTY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 TTY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 TTY ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L8 TTY find?
- L8 TTY passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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